About the Golden-naped Woodpecker
The golden-naped woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. The species is very closely related to the beautiful woodpecker, which is sometimes treated as the same species. The two species, along with several other species, are sometimes placed in the genus Tripsurus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes chrysauchen |
| Species Codes | gonwoo1, GNWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-naped Woodpecker belong to?
The Golden-naped Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysauchen) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Golden-naped Woodpecker?
The golden-naped woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. The species is very closely related to the beautiful woodpecker, which is sometimes treated as the same species. The two species, along with several other species, are sometimes placed in the genus Tripsurus....
Where can I report a Golden-naped Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-naped Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gonwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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